enlist

English

/ɪnˈlɪst/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To enter on a list; to enroll; to register.
  • (intransitive) To join a cause or organization, especially military service.
  • (transitive) To recruit the aid or membership of others.
  • (transitive) To secure; to obtain.

Etymology

Prefix from English list (craft, cunning, desire, art).

Origin

English

list

Gloss

craft, cunning, desire, art

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Property

Kanji

欲

Emoji

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